Will headaches during confinement lead to chronic illness? What to watch out for

Women will stay in confinement after giving birth, and care during the confinement period is very important, as it affects whether they will develop postpartum diseases. Many people want to know whether headaches during confinement will cause chronic illness. The answer is yes. The headaches during the confinement period have already become a chronic disease.

1. If you do not take good care of your body during the confinement period, you are likely to develop illness. If possible, ask experienced women for some advice on what to pay attention to. Headaches during confinement are mainly caused by cold wind, so conditioning is very important.

2. Headaches can be treated with medication: Western medicine, such as painkillers, can relieve pain in the affected area in a short period of time, but it has great side effects and has a great impact on the spleen and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine only plays a conditioning role and cannot achieve a cure. It is generally recommended for breastfeeding women and those who are physically weak to use Chinese medicine for conditioning, mainly Chinese medicines that can dispel cold, replenish qi, and strengthen the exterior, such as ginseng, astragalus, angelica, rehmannia root, etc.

3. Treatment with acupuncture, massage, and cupping: Acupuncture, massage, and cupping can relieve pain in a short period of time, but incorrect techniques will worsen the condition. It is recommended to be treated by a professional.

4. Recuperation through exercise: Through appropriate exercise, you can mobilize the circulation of blood and Qi in the joints and meridians of the whole body, so as to achieve the purpose of dredging the meridians and transporting Yang Qi. It also has a certain effect on the treatment of postpartum headaches. Such as slow walking, doing exercises, boxing, etc., but care should be taken to avoid fatigue.